Chapter 696 - 360: Confucius Temple’s Examination! Century’s Talents!

The reason why the Langhuan Book Realm has attracted generations of strong individuals to venture forth is because of the Langhuan Divine Guard legacy within.

"If one can obtain the Langhuan Divine Guard legacy, it’s equivalent to possessing the foundation to become an immortal!" Ji Wujiang’s eyes burned with passion.

"Do you know, since I arrived in the Celestial Veil Kingdom, I’ve collected a lot of information about the Cyan Flame Immortal."

"One piece mentioned that the Cyan Flame Immortal once entered the Langhuan Book Realm, successfully passed the Langhuan Divine Guard test, obtained the Divine Guard legacy, and eventually became an immortal!"

"The Cyan Flame Immortal is a Langhuan Divine Guard?" Chu Ming was somewhat surprised.

"Yes, and moreover, I have heard that nearly all the immortals that appeared on the Ancient Profound Western Continent are related to the Langhuan Book Realm!" Ji Wujiang added.

Chu Ming was shocked, showing deep contemplation.

All these belong to secrets; their authenticity cannot be verified, and ancient texts seldom record them. Although Chu Ming is well-read, he actually knows very little about immortals.

These words could be considered as giving Chu Ming a direction.

Seeing Chu Ming silent, Ji Wujiang first lowered his eyelids, his eyes flickering as if making a decision.

After a few breaths, he looked at Chu Ming sternly and said:

"With my strength, even entering the Langhuan Book Realm with the Celestial Veil Kingdom, it’s almost impossible to obtain the Langhuan Divine Guard legacy; survival is uncertain. Chu Ming, can you..."

"Master of ancestors," Chu Ming interrupted Ji Wujiang directly, "No one doesn’t want to become an immortal; the quota for the Langhuan Book Realm is yours; I won’t take it."

Does Ji Wujiang fear dying in the Book Realm?

If he were truly greedy for life and afraid of death, Ji Wujiang wouldn’t have cultivated to his current realm.

The path of a martial artist has always been about contesting, competing against people and against heaven and earth.

True opportunities are fought for with one’s life, even if it means facing certain death.

This is the heart of a strong individual, and how could Ji Wujiang lack it?

Chu Ming guessed what Ji Wujiang wanted to say, but he could not accept it.

He has his own principles of behavior, and he will not take Ji Wujiang’s opportunity.

"Chu Ming..." Ji Wujiang looked at Chu Ming’s handsome and resolute face, and the words were at his lips but he still did not speak them.

He understands his grand-disciple; having said he wouldn’t take it, no matter how much he persuades, it will be useless.

"Celestial Veil Kingdom hasn’t hidden anything about the Langhuan Book Realm, so there must be other ways to obtain a quota. I kindly ask the master of ancestors to take note for me."

Although Chu Ming will not take Ji Wujiang’s opportunity, it does not mean he has truly given up on the Langhuan Book Realm.

After analyzing the previous information, he thinks that the Celestial Veil Kingdom has made such a big fuss and given out quotas to various countries; this suggests that the restrictions on entering the Langhuan Book Realm are not that significant, and there must be other methods.

If there really is no other way, Chu Ming still has a backup plan to enter the Langhuan Book Realm.

The Celestial Veil Kingdom allocated quotas to various countries, so if he still doesn’t get a quota, he will choose a country’s strong individual to defeat and replace.

It’s a pity that the incidents of the deaths of strong individuals from Jing Yue, Yi Yang, and Seven-Star Kingdom have spread, otherwise straightforward replacement would be simpler.

However, this approach carries some risk.

Chu Ming is unsure if the methods of the Celestial Veil Kingdom’s strong individuals are unpredictable—whether they would see through the disguises implemented by [Mountain and Sea Guardian Yang Concealing Breath] and [Book and Painting Realm].

Therefore, this plan is temporarily set as a backup while searching for other methods.

Ji Wujiang furrowed his brow and pondered for a long time.

"Rest assured, I will certainly help you keep an eye out."

"But currently, whether or not the Celestial Veil Kingdom can find the entrance to the Langhuan Book Realm is yet unknown, and when to enter the Langhuan Book Realm is even less certain. This matter may not be so easy."

"Hmm, I know." Chu Ming thought of this point as well.

Even the starting point is temporarily an unknown, seeking a new quota is inherently filled with uncertainty.

"What are your plans next? Stay in the Celestial Veil Kingdom, or venture elsewhere?" asked Ji Wujiang.

"I’ll stay in the Celestial Veil Kingdom for the time being."

Chu Ming thought for a moment and replied.

The Ancient Profound Western Continent is vast, but few places surpass this Celestial Veil Kingdom and the adjacent Ghostly Sea.

Even if venturing elsewhere, it would be in the Celestial Veil Kingdom or the Ghostly Sea.

Moreover, he came to the Celestial Veil Kingdom for a few reasons.

The first is the Cyan Stone Ancient Lamp.

The uncertainty of the Langhuan Divine Guard legacy within the Langhuan Book Realm is too great, and the legacy of the Cyan Flame Immortal hidden in the Ancient Lamp must not be abandoned.

The more options available, the more choices on the path.

The second is the three words condensing above the lakes and mountains in the Sea of Consciousness: Ancient Immortal Kingdom.

The fragmented pages of the Mountain and Sea Great Wilderness Scripture obtained from the Seven-Star Sword Tomb, why would they cause the words "Ancient Immortal Kingdom" to appear above the lakes and mountains?

There must be something within the Ancient Immortal Kingdom related to the Mountain and Sea Great Wilderness Scripture!

Yet, the Ancient Immortal Kingdom is one of the strongest and most mysterious realms in the Ancient Profound Western Continent, unlike the Celestial Veil Kingdom, it does not have vast land masses, nor does it open to outsiders.

External forces cannot enter directly; at least Chu Ming has not found a way to enter the Ancient Immortal Kingdom.

The Celestial Veil Kingdom gathers most of the strong individuals of the Ancient Profound Western Continent and is close to the Ancient Immortal Kingdom, making it the most likely place to seek information about the Ancient Immortal Kingdom.

Actually, there are many things that may need resolving within the Celestial Veil Kingdom.

For instance, the Black Flame Sect, Heavenly Inquiry Tower, Shadow Tower, and the True Intent Soldier Embryo, etc.

"Great!" Ji Wujiang was delighted hearing that Chu Ming would stay in the Celestial Veil Kingdom, "Then reside here!"

Here?

Chu Ming raised his eyes, looking at the tightly closed door.

The room has restrictions, blocking perception and investigation, but it’s not exactly a quiet place.

[Sword Gourd Spirit] covered the mansion, Chu Ming detected the National Guardian Realm individuals from Wuding Kingdom, White Rainbow Kingdom, and Ba Kingdom mentioned by Ji Wujiang.

The three were all investigating the room where Ji Wujiang was...

Before the conversation started, Chu Ming had implemented a second layer of defense using [Book and Painting Realm], without worry of being overheard.